Pericardial calcification, a sign of chronicity, may be observed in chronic CP, but is not commonly observed in transient CP. Pleural effusion may accompany. Lung parenchyma is usually normal.

Diseases of the pericardium may occur due to active inflammation, scar, calcification or effusion. While clinical, ECG and hemodynamic evaluation have been the established methods for the ...

Constrictive pericarditis occurs when scarring and calcification of the pericardium result in loss of normal elasticity. This limits diastolic relaxation of the heart and causes congestive heart ...